The banner with the words “Sin Sai Hong”（新赛凤）is hung on stage to symbolise the bedroom setting and generally has a lifespan of approximately 3 years. New ones are made regularly to replace the old ones and are considered as one of the basic stage props in the troupe. The troupe was first established in 1910 using another name and was performing gaojiaxi （高甲戏） back then. The troupe changed its name to “Sin Sai Hong” in 1936 and changed to performing gezaixi （歌仔戏） which was gaining popularity in the 1930s. It is the oldest Hokkien Opera Troupe in Singapore. The Sin Sai Hong collection donated to the National Museum also consists of old photographs, certificates and costumes.
